St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7
London, NW7 1QU · Barnet · primary school
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26th of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 3,465 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access football, gymnastics, dance, athletics, swimming, and outdoor adventurous activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current year? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 12 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7
Overview
St Paul’s C of E Primary School is described as a caring community where pupils feel happy and safe, with parents expressing extreme positivity. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum that supports high achievement, though inconsistencies in a few subjects currently hinder consistent knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour and are "polite and well mannered," contributing to a "calm and respectful atmosphere."
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children making a "very strong start" and being "prepared exceptionally well for Year 1."
- Reading instruction is precise, with staff ensuring pupils read books that "closely match the sounds they know," fostering confident readers.
- The school is "ambitious for pupils with SEND," using "individual learning plans" to skilfully adapt teaching to meet diverse needs.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils encouraged to become "good citizens" through coherent wider experiences like museum visits and clubs.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum changes in a few subjects are "firmly embedded" to address inconsistencies in delivery and assessment.
- Leaders should improve how the school checks what pupils know and remember to prevent "gaps in pupils’ knowledge."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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